NYC celebrates Knicks championship but botches player's banner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
During the parade celebrating the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years, city officials displayed a banner honoring forward Dillion Jones with the retired number of Patrick Ewing. The error drew widespread criticism on social media, with some calling for accountability from those responsible. The Knicks won the championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Finals. The parade included thousands of fans and culminated at City Hall, where Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson expressed joy and disbelief over the victory.
- •The Knicks won their first title in 53 years.
- •Dillion Jones' banner mistakenly featured Patrick Ewing's No. 33.
- •The victory parade took place in lower Manhattan.
- •Jalen Brunson celebrated the championship at City Hall.
- •Confusion regarding Jones' number may stem from his time with the Wizards.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — NYC officials roasted for embarrassing error with Knicks banners during victory parade
"A banner honoring Knicks forward Dillion Jones mistakenly had NBA legend Patrick Ewing’s retired number on it
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